Hamburger Soup

By Cookie67

Penzey's Spice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground beef (Gloria uses chuck)
• 1 Cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 1 Cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
• 1 Cup sliced carrots (2 medium)
• 1 Cup chopped zucchini (1 small)
• 1 Cup chopped cabbage (1/6 of a head or so)
• 2 potatoes, diced (peel if desired)
• 1 15-oz. can petite diced tomatoes (unseasoned)
• 5-6 Cups beef broth (or 5-6 Cups water mixed with 2 1/2 tsp. BEEF SOUP BASE)
• 1/3 Cup pearl barley
• 1/4 tsp. GRANULATED GARLIC POWDER
• 1/2-2 tsp. salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp. TURKISH OREGANO
• 1/2 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER
• 1/4 tsp. RUBBED SAGE
• 1-2 tsp. OLD WORLD SEASONING (optional)

Details

Adapted from penzeys.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a stockpot, brown the ground chuck, stirring frequently to break it up, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about an hour until the vegetables have softened and the flavors have blended.